Hotels near Jose Barcelo, Playa de Palma

Great modern hotel set on the beach.we stayed in a sea view apartment and hired a car to see the island and shopped at lidl and ate out in can pastilla rather than pay their tidy sum to dine in the hotel.We would have liked an oven to cook meals however the rings of the hob did meals well.wonderful maids and the indoor pool made this a welcome short break plus the sun came out which was a bonus in January!

The location is right in the middle of Palma beach. The hotel is almost connected to the beach. Since it is the off-season, most of the shops on the beach side are closed. The sea water is too cold, so winter is not the season to go into the water. However, the hotel's swimming pool is heated, and there are also guests swimming in the pool. The rooms all face the sea. The rooms are very large and have bathtubs. Each room also has a terrace, which is also super large. It's just that the decoration is simple, bottled water is not supplied, and the shampoo/hair conditioner/shower gel and hair dryer are all hung on the wall, which is unprecedented in a 5-star hotel. Fortunately, I brought toilettes, but I gave up on the wall-mounted hair dryer. It was completely useless and I slept with my hair wet. The staff are very welcoming. When I arrived, they almost rushed out to push my luggage for me. I was a little scared. There would also be a welcome drink and a goodbye drink when I arrived and when I left. Acceptable off season value. There were so many people at breakfast, and the buffet breakfast was totally unappetizing, except for smoothie.

The hotel pool is nice, with indoor and outdoor facilities, but when we went, the weather was still a bit cold, so it was useless. The room was clean, with a balcony, and it was very close to places to eat on foot.

I agree with others’ comments about the cleanliness and friendliness (and lovely smiles) of all staff at the unpretentious Tent Capi Playa, the lukewarm buffet dishes, and the lack of bedroom fridge and tea/coffee making facility………… but there is a safe and hairdryer…… and hot and cold drinks machines in the foyer available 24/7. I loved the concept of a brunch service, available from 08.30 till 01.30; you can visit as often as you like and eat as much as you like. They even put out pizza slices later in the session. I couldn’t find an English-language TV channel………. seems to require the hotel to connect to a cable service?........ though there are loads of Spanish, French and German channels. The pool is quite small (no-one used it during my March visit) and there are sun loungers, bean bags, ‘normal’ tables and chairs….. and even a couple of hammocks! Sadly, they play awful and loud “music” over the outdoor loudspeaker system……… and, then, there’s those folk who cannot go on holiday without using their mobile phones incessantly! There are loads of restaurants and bars within easy walking distance and the local bendy bus (mostly green and white) stop is just under 2 blocks away from the hotel. There are 2 services – the A2 goes to the airport (cost €5pp) and the No 25 goes to Palma in one direction and s’Arenal in the other (cost €2pp for any length of a single journey). If you’re coming to the hotel catch the bus labelled No A2 at the airport or “25 s’Arenal” from Palma and watch the onboard info screen for “Proxima parada (next stop) Balneari 9” and press one of the red stop buttons to alert the driver. The hotel is just around 200 yards back. Pay the driver with cash as you board (but don’t use a higher than €10 note), take your change and ticket. If you’re going to/from the airport, the journey time is about 25 minutes and runs at 45 minute intervals. If you’re going to Palma the bus is labelled “Catedral – Palma Express”. There’s a bus every 10 to 12 minutes or so and it takes around 35 minutes to the cathedral or about a further 10 minutes to “Proxima parada Placa d’Espanya” where the main island modern train and bus station (Estacio Intermodal) and historic Soller train station are both just across the busy road from the bus stop (“H”). Beware, though, the Palma bus could be hugely overcrowded, or full, especially at ‘rush’ hour heading for Palma…… and that was in March. Several times it was so full that it didn’t even stop though once or twice there was a second bus right behind. The historic train station is accessed through a café over the road to the left of the two low white buildings. You’ll probably need to buy a ticket in advance (online, one week beforehand) and I recommend you add the tram down to Port de Soller. I paid €39 for the combined round trip. The modern railway station is down the escalator to the left of the left-hand low white building to level -1 and the regional bus station (red/white/yellow busses) is via an

I’ve just returned from a five night solo trip at this hotel. The hotel was lovely, so modern but with really lovely touches. I arrived fairly late after a flight delay, there was an issue with my payment but Pablo was patient and understanding and I really appreciated that after a long day! All the staff I dealt with were polite and kind. Bus links to Palma and airport are very close by and reasonably priced. The beach is also very close along with many shops and restaurants. The pool area was great, plenty of sun beds and shades for everyone and a really chilled out vibe. The brunch offer was perfect, I was able to have breakfast and then pop back for something small over lunch. The room was also lovely, I stayed in a superior single room on the first floor. Often single rooms appear cramped but this was just perfect and the lovely big balcony overlooking the pool was a real treat. I would most definitely recommend the hotel and wouldn’t hesitate to return.

We have recently spent 7 night at Pure Salt Garonda and hope this will not be our last visit. We booked a garden view room and were give. Room 521 which was on the top floor and faced the rear of the hotel - we were really pleased as these rooms have very private balconies as all other balconies at front and side are adjacent to each other. The room was very spacious and clean, super comfortable beds and lovely bathroom with complimentary toiletries, hairdryer, robes and slippers. Breakfast was excellent - fresh juices, fruit and large continental section and also egg/omelette/pancake station cooked to order and some other cooked choices. Breakfast is served outside overlooking the beach, which was blissful in the morning. The pool is a good size and has disabled access available. The pool doesn’t open until 10 but towels were down pretty early if you wanted a sunbed that got the sun first. Please note that sun doesn’t hit the pool area until around 11.30 and probably takes to 1pm before all beds are in the sun - we tended to either go to the beach or do stuff in the morning and use the pool in the afternoon, beds weren’t always available and usual problem of towels sitting on beds all day and not getting used - hotel need to address this as guests who want to use the pool were missing out due to these practises. There is sunbeds and a splash pool in the rooftop bar - we used those a few times and preferred it as the sunbeds are actually in the water and have amazing views. We didn’t eat in the hotel at night but lots of nice restaurants nearby and we took the bus from behind the hotel Ito Palma in the evening where there are some lovely restaurants and not as busy as during the day. The only negative we had which was not the hotels fault, was a large group of women celebrating birthdays - they were extremely noisy shouting and swearing around the pool most days. We booked this hotel as it was a spa and adults only hotel which we thought would have a chilled atmosphere, this group spoiled that for most people as they were drinking and shouting at breakfast and all day at the pool but luckily were only there for the weekend. Maybe the hotel should consider restrictions around larger same sex parties… All ages and nationalities were staying at this hotel which we liked, ages ranged from elderly to those in their 20’s looking for a peaceful time. Look forward to our next stay soon.

Me olvide el ULTIMO día unas compras que hice y no hubo forma de recuperarlo se lo llevaron Y DICEN QUE LO HAN TIRADO A LA BASURA. Me olvide en una balda de la habitación; -1 Serum Nuevo Vichy nuevo completamente sin abrir de la caja con plástico (pues dicen que lo han tirado QUE NO GUARDAN NADA Y AYER SI ME DIJO QUE TENIA UN BOTE DE CREMA QUE NO ERA MIO SE VE QUE LAS DE LA LIMPIEZA LES SOBRA LOS SOLARES Y ESOS SI LOS ENTREGAN COMO OLVIDO ) -1 paquete tabaco sin abrir nuevo -1 cargador iPhone cable solo Llamo me dicen que no hay nada que preguntaran y al día siguiente me dicen que lo han tirado estando todo nuevo en caja y guardado en una balda de la habitación no hav por donde cogerlo. NO RECOMIENDO ESTE HOTEL SI TIENES UN OLVIDO NO LO RECUPERAS.

supper big and good with delicious breakfast and kind staff, they can call the taxi for you and there is a bus stop right at the gate of the hotel, it’s really convenient. We really had a good time at the hotel and it’s near the airport only cost 7mins so we can save time there.

Vacation for 12 days, family vacations, first of all bedroom was too small for 3 person, bedrooms was for 2 person just they put extra 1 bed. Inside bedroom has a small frigde empty not working good.10 of 10 for outside terras bedroom views.for bathroom ,toilet with sink too small, took all inclusive but we noticed that all inclusive wasn't not all inclusive, softdrinks we can drink at 11 in the morning, Lunch we got a 3 receipt for 3 glasses of beer,also in dinner 3 receipt for 3 glasses of beer, looklikes your oblidged to drink it all 3 glasses because that receipt you may not use at poolbar area, foods everyday always the same foods to served. This hotel we are not going to take anymore!staff not friendly.we took all inclusive they never ask us first what we would like to drink, we must do ask self. They ask first for the people who has to pay. For the price that we paid for all inclusive wasn't not worth.